February 2020

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Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O’Fallon Donate $150,000  Keeping their mission alive by supporting IISTL’s work

Twenty-five of the Sisters accept the International Institute Award presented at IISTL’s 2017 Annual Meeting. Wayne Crosslin/International Institute. 

On February 2, 2020, the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O’Fallon Missouri made a $150,000 gift to the International Institute of St. Louis in recognition of the Sister’s 150 th anniversary of their coming to America. The Sisters owned and operated St. Elizabeth Academy for more than 130 years until its acquisition by IISTL in 2014. “The Sisters founded St. Elizabeth Academy to educate immigrant girls,” said Anna Crosslin, IISTL President & CEO. “We are so proud to continue their mission by offering immigrant education and integration services to thousands annually.” The Sisters arrived in the Diocese of Alton at Belle Prairie on February 28, 1870.

Immigrant Youth Connect with St. Louis    Mentoring to build friendships & learn about our community

St. Louis U. vs. LaSalle basketball game on February 15 served as a backdrop for a lively youth mentor acculturation experience. Pictured here (from left) are mentor Olivia who is chatting with her mentee at the game. Wayne Crosslin/International Institute 

New Board Members Elected Welcoming Fields & Singh to the Board of Directors

Ken Fields

Sanjit Singh

Two new members have been elected to the Institute’s Board of Directors. Ken Fields is SVP & Sr. Partner at FleishmanHillard where he leads the Crisis Management practice group in The Americas. He also manages a team of more than 30 corporate reputation counselors in the firm’s St. Louis headquarters. Sanjit Singh is the Head of Strategy for Wells Fargo Advisors. He is responsible for developing and setting the strategy for the firm. He supports the Head of Wells Fargo Advisors in the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives to improve the short-term and long-term performance of the firm. He also sits on the Operating Committee.

Upcoming Events

Collaborative Cabarets: The Band's Visit March 2, 7:30 pm, Stray Dog Theatre's Tower Grove Abbey The evening will feature both cast members from The National Tour of The Band’s Visit and St. Louis local performers performing new pieces of musical theatre. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit the International Institute. For more info, click here .

Bagels & Coffee : The Travel Ban April 7, 7:45 - 9:15 am, International Institute Hall of Nations

IISTL Trivia Night April 17, 7 pm, International Institute Gym Gather friends, family and good food for a journey around the world. Sign up now for a table or sponsorship. For more info, click here .

R4R - Race for Refugees April 25, 9 am, Tower Grove Park Run, walk, skip, celebrate and help our local refugee and immigrant community at the 4th annual Race for Refugees/R4R4! For more info, click here .

International Institute's Festival of Nations August 22-23, Tower Grove Park Interested in becoming a: Sponsor, email Gary Broome for more information Food or Gift booth vendor, click here Performer, click here For general information about the festival,  click here .

Wednesday Lunch Each Wednesday, 11:30 am - 1 pm, IISTL Cafeteria (lower level) Buy lunch from an immigrant caterer. Dine-in or carry-out; credit cards accepted. Menus posted weekly on   IISTL's Facebook page . Upcoming Lunches: March 4- Colombian March 11 - Albanian March 18 - Egyptian March 25 - Bulgarian

Tours of IISTL Last Wednesday of each month at 11 am Click here for reservation form. Group tours for more than five visitors can be arranged at other times with advance notice, also by using the form .

For more upcoming events, visit our events calendar .